Top 5 World Problems

Hey everyone,

Today I will be ranking both my Top 5 World Problems and the solutions to these problems based on their feasibility. So without further ado, here they are:

TOP 5 WORLD PROBLEMS:

#1. Global Financial Crisis: The global financial crisis is the top problem that I have on my list mainly due to the fact that many countries (including the U.S.) are in immense debt which will make life nearly impossible for future generations. Our current national debt is approximately $19 trillion and our total debt is approximately $64 trillion. With other countries around the globe experiencing some of the same setbacks as U.S, it is just a matter of time before the global economy is drastically affected and these countries self-implode. Who knows what will happen then?

#2. Rampant Poverty Across the Globe: This problem is #2 on the list due to the fact that it probably affects the most people on the planet out of any one of these problems. However, it does not have as harsh of implications as problem #1. Currently over 902 million people live on less than $2 a day, and over 80% of the world lives on less than $10 a day. Globally, this problem is enormous and affects people in every single country around the world. These staggering facts are enough to earn in the #2 spot.

#3. Global Terrorism: Global Terrorism takes the 3rd spot due to its recent significance in current world events. With strategically planned bombings taking place throughout numerous continents, ISIS has shaken the globe to its core. Cities such as Cairo, Los Angeles, and Paris have all been victims of either direct or ISIS related attacks, not to mention numerous other countries around the world that have experienced the same tragedies. The fear that global terrorism (especially ISIS) installs in millions across the world makes this issue good enough to crack the top 3.

#4. No found cure for Cancer: The only reason why the Cancer problem dropped to the #4 spot is due to the fact that we now have discovered treatments for many forms of cancer, making it less and less of a deadly disease as the years pass. However, this does not take away from the fact that cancer still claims the lives of millions each year globally. There are rumors of possible cure waiting in the wings, but it has not been confirmed. While there remains no released cure for this deadly disease, this problem will still be one of the world's largest issues to overcome.

#5. Global Drug Trade: The global drug trade, although #5 on this list, still remains a massive problem in today's world. Global drug trading is a multi-billion dollar industry and impacts nations worldwide. On top of that, crooks make huge profits over ruining the lives of millions, as well as arming dangerous men that are responsible for the deaths of many. This problem might be the hardest out of the five to solve because it is so underground and far from sight that many people are oblivious to it.

TOP 5 SOLUTIONS TO WORLD PROBLEMS:

#1. My most implementable solution revolves around aiding global poverty. I am not saying this will be an easy task by any means, but I do believe this could be the easiest solution to implement. This solution, as stated in my earlier post, consists of offering greater benefits towards non-profit organizations that help struggling countries abroad, as well as tax-write offs for individuals that donate a certain about to those said organizations. I also believe that partnering with third-world countries' governments in relief efforts for the poor will also look good nationally and globally from everyones' perspective.

#2. Global Terrorism provides one of the easiest solutions to implement on this list. My solution is to tighten security at borders globally, especially Europe and the Middle East, as well as form an alliance against ISIS by the UN nations. By carrying out these two measures I believe that we could reduce terrorist attacks, as well as eliminate many ISIS agents across the world. Although this seems like it could be a stretch, tightening border security is a lot easier than busting a drug lord or curing cancer.

#3. The third solution that I believe would be most implementable is for the hindrance of global drug trade. This would also be accomplished by tightening border security, as well as increased funding for organizations such as the FBI, CIA, and DEA. Also, greater bounties will be on the heads of drug kingpins and rewards offered to those who can give their whereabouts. I feel as though these are relatively straightforward implementations that could really put a dent in the global drug trade.

#4. Limiting the global financial crisis would be my fourth most implementable solution on this list. Each day our debt grows larger and larger, and in order to solve this I plan on doing nothing. Yes, you heard that right. The only way to let the free market work itself out is to leave it alone. Without government interference, the economy will slowly start to work out its kinks. And this does not mean eliminate regulations; this simply means to allow free trade and capitalism. However, many countries do not allow this and it would be pretty difficult to implement.

#5. The hardest solution to implement would be the cure to cancer. Although the implementation of increased funding to the cancer research centers globally is simple in its roots, actually finding the cure is very complex and may require many more years of research. When there is a found cure, some medical professionals say it might not even be released to the public on account of ruining one of the largest industries known to man. This is by far the hardest out of the five to implement.

So there they are. Let me know what you guys think and leave some feedback in the comments section. Thanks!

Until next time,

-Bryce